News

  • Hospital responds to report

    Colac Area Health has issued an apology for the “fake patients” incident in the wake of a Health Department investigation.

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  • Letters to the Editor

    Ratepayer feels shame As a ratepayer of the shire and a farmer I was disgusted to hear the ABC Country hour description of the hurdles being placed in the way of delivery of drought fodder to King Island through Apollo Bay by our council. King Island is currently experiencing its worst drought in 100 years.  […]

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  • Reflecting on friends, family

    Not only are Alwyn Williamson and Val Roberts fellow Colac High School alumni, they went on to become sisters in-law, but more than anything, they’re good friends.

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  • Corporation is about inclusion

    For decades, Traditional Owners Richard and Peter Collopy have helped speak for Colac and the coast. Now, a new entity will help protect the right to teach others about connection to Country.

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  • Schools combine to hit a high note

    A growing partnership between young musicians from Colac and Apollo Bay hit another high note during a Combined Band Workshop with schools from the district.

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  • Residents all aboard Birregurra train event

    A model train day at the Birregurra Railway Station raised more than $1000 for the restoration of the historic building. 

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  • King Island-Apollo Bay Port access fight continues

    A Tasmanian peak farming body says Colac Otway Shire Council is blocking critical drought-relief hay from being shipped out of Apollo Bay.

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  • Concern about aged care review information

    Colac Otway Shire councillors have shared concerns about the lack of information publicly available about its aged and disability services review.

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